SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES

Sweet Potato Casserole with Caramelized Apples image

Provided by Jason Koch

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large sweet potatoes
2 Tbsp salted butter, divided
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
2 Tbsp heavy cream
1/2 c applesauce
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 honey crisp or fuji apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
3 Tbsp light brown sugar

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 4-quart baking dish and set aside. Prick the potatoes with a fork and wrap each one in foil. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour. Turn off the oven and let them sit in the oven for 30 minutes to finish cooking and cool slightly. Remove from oven and cool for 30 minutes.
2. Peel the potatoes, discarding the skins, and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Add 1 Tb. butter, 1 Tb. olive oil, and the cream. Beat with a handheld mixer on medium-high until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in the applesauce, ginger, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish; set aside.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the apples and brown sugar; toss to combine. In a large non-stick sauté pan set over medium heat, melt 1 Tb. butter with 1 Tb. olive oil. Add the apples and sauté, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Top the sweet potato mixture with the apples. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until warmed through. Serve hot.